Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: View of Brake Caliper Guide Pins and Bolts

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Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

Fig 2: View of Inner Brake Pad

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Remove the inner brake pad (1).
Remove the outer brake pad (2).

Fig 3: View of Brake Pad Springs

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Remove the brake pad springs (1).

Fig 4: View of Caliper Guide Pins and Seals

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Remove the brake caliper guide pins (1) and seals (2).